An Indie Author's Life: Recent Episodes
Author Leia
I will go over my podcast history (merely a year), speak about prior episodes, and thoughts I had about the episode. I will also talk a little about upcoming episodes.
This episode explores how the measures to curb coronavirus (shelter-in-place, social distancing, telecommuting, etc.) may have impacted reading or writing habits.
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Topics: eBook Bundling
Pricing of eBooks and Print books when starting out as a new author.
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Topics: How a self-published author can create their own covers. Tips on hiring a professional promoter for your books.
Pre-made book cover website mentioned in the podcast.
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Being your own editor (no publishing house, literary agency, nor hiring an editor) and use of beta readers.
Blog post referenced in this podcast.
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Revisiting the topic of eBook readers/publishing and Audiobooks.
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Increase presence and engagement in your local book community.
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Elissa Sweet tweet referenced in episode
Lessons learned from over six months of social media and promotion since my first podcast episode devoted to these topics.
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When and why a literary agent is a good idea. Not 'how to' get an agent.
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Short episode today: My distinction between Professional (effective) Promotion vs. Pushy Promotion
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Short Story vs. Novella vs. Novel; what makes you choose one over the other.
What pricing strategies should you avoid or embrace as a new author?
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- aka: Things I am not good at so must pay someone else to do
- website mentioned in Podcast: thebookcoverdesigner.com
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Do you have degrees, interests, or hobbies that are not reflected in your writing? Either in the genre you write in or the world of your characters? I share my own areas of interest.
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- Writing Groups
- Writer's Support (friends/family)
- Online Support
Out of Touch
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Episode Description:
- Kindle eBook self-publishing timeline
- Nook
- Apple and Google
Website Twitter Out of Touch (Book 01)
Description: Creating .gifs and videos. Blog post with the videos and images discussed in episode. Website Twitter
Self-editing Self-publishing SM Indie Authors Writing Community
Out of Touch (01) Website Twitter